| Diabetes-related complications, such as nephropathy and retinopathy, can lead to severe health consequences, including kidney failure and blindness. Early detection of these complications through screening can reduce the associated risks, but data suggests that screening rates in Kentucky have room for improvement.
Several factors contribute to low screening rates, including geographic access, socioeconomic status, and care coordination. Without proper screenings, diabetes-related complications can go undetected until they reach advanced, costly stages with potentially irreversible outcomes. Increasing screening rates can reduce the incidence and severity of preventable kidney and eye diseases and enhance the quality of life for people with diabetes in Kentucky.
In response, the Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program within the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) and the Kentuckiana Health Collaborative (KHC) are partnering to develop an action plan to increase screening rates for kidney and eye disease among people with diabetes. To support the development of the action plan, the KHC is convening a roundtable to develop recommendations to improve screening in Kentucky. Individuals with expertise and or lived experience in diabetes, eye, and kidney health, as well as healthcare and public health, are invited to participate.
Reach out to info@khcollaborative.org with any questions. |
